Book Review: Mirror Mage (Dragon's Gift: The Huntress #2) by Lindsey Hall

Mirror Mage by Linsey Hall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I finally have all of the Huntress series in paperback, and I’m so happy that I can now binge read them all.

I really enjoyed this, and the way that it has built on the events of Ancient Magic. I liked the slow developments that we see with all the characters; the way that you learn more about Aidan’s past as well as how the relationship grows between him and Cass. I like that nothing has been hurried, it would have been too predictable for them to become a thing right off the bat, this slow gaining of each others trust is much more entertaining. I also liked that this book started to peel back the layers on Cass’s past with out revealing to much in one go.

There was plenty of adventure in this book, making for a real page turner....so my reading binge continues.....

Good series. Recommend

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Book Review : Six Of Crows (Six Of Crows #1) by Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this. I have read a lot of YA in a awhile so was unsure if this would hold my interest. I needn't have worried this was fast paced and full of action, with a motley crew of characters. Bardugo's writing style in this reminds me of Linday Buroker's Emperor's Edge series.

I loved the diversity among the characters in this that were all well written. I was surprised at how many points of view were used to tell this story, but not once did it become confusing or hard to follow. I really like the world that has been built for this book and look forward to delving deeper into it.

Good read. can't wait to get a hold of the next one.

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Book Review: The Thief (Black Dagger Brotherhood #16) by J.R. Ward

The Thief by J.R. Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this was just 452 pages of wonderfulness......and now I feel like all my friends have gone and left me.....again.....Until next year.

This installment is based around Assail and Sola, but there is also a generous helping of V and Jane in there as well as some Rhage cameos. Winning on all fronts in my opinion.
I really liked the development of the relationship between Assail and Sola, and the pacing for what they found out about each other; I feel that it added a layer of unpredictability as you never quite know if that will be the moment that Sola figures out what Assail is. I also love Sola's grandmother, and the dynamic between her and the cousins.

I'm glad the we got to see what happened with Jane and V in this book, as I don't think I would have wanted to wait or for it to be dragged. I'm also intrigued by the fact that this opens things up for some new characters to be introduced. These two are one of my favourite couples next to Rhage and Mary, so the fact that we saw a fair amount of them in this made em happy.

I think that the events surrounding the Book and the Sanctuary, perhaps open things up for us to see more of Phury and Cormia. Even though they aren't my favourites, it feels like we haven't seen a lot from them since their original story line. On top of all of that this thing with Murhder is a) going to be interesting and no doubt open many cans of worms and b) probably more JM and Xhex. All things that I don't want to wait for.

I want the next one. 'nough said. ;)

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Book Review: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson #3) by Molly Harper

Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

There is never a dull moment in the world of Jane Jameson.

This was full of humour, and laugh out loud moments. These wonderful characters are up to their usual antics again, offering up a great story line and heaps of entertainment.

I like that we got to learn a little bit more about Gabriel's past and how he was turned; as well as learn the reasons behind his mysterious trips in the last book. I can't wait to see what chaos can come form Zeb's new family, as well as what's to come for Dick and Andrea.

I'm yet to find a book by Molly Harper that I don't like. Her writing always has a wonderful sense of charm to it, a great sense of humour and endearing characters that you can't help but love.

Brilliant and a must read!

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Book Review: Cold Reign (Jane Yellowrock #11) by Faith Hunter

Cold Reign by Faith Hunter
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well that was a whirlwind ride!

This book was a fantastic continuation of the Jane Yellowrock series and I loved every second of it. You are thrown right into the action with this one and after that it just doesn't let up.
I really like the development of the family aspect between Jane, Eli and Alex; it will be interesting to see how Clan Yellowrock progresses and expands in future books and what impacts that will have in the vampire politics. Speaking of which, so much happened in this book, a lot of heads rolled (literally) well and truly shaking up the power structure among the vampires of New Orleans. Ii think Jane and the team are going to have a lot of new challenges come their way.

faith Hunter has out done her self with this book and I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the next one. This series is amazing. It's complex in way that you can't begin to imagine, and yet still remains interesting with well written characters, in a world that you can wholeheartedly believe in.

This is a must read for fans of the series.

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Book Review: Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was a bit apprehensive at picking this book up, what with it being a YA and me being in my 20's.
It's getting harder and harder for me to find YA books that I still enjoy, so I am thrilled that I have found this series.

Despite the fact that this still had all the standard hallmarks that come with the majority of YA fiction, the Alien aspect was a refreshing change. I have previously read another set of books that go with the line of aliens blending in on earth and being at war with another alien race and found them pretty poor. I wish that author had read this. Armentrout has totally nailed bringing together the two world in this book making it flow and feel believable. She has a wonderful writing style that makes for easy reading, with some great world and character building to go along with it. I think it's brilliant and a good change for the main female character, Katy, to not be the cool and pretty one. I love that she is a nerdy bookworm and not stick thin. (I'm surprised that more author's don't have more bookworm characters, to be honest.) I like the personality she has, not to shy and not overly confident. She is in complete contrast to Daemon, who is overly confident/arrogant and some how still some what likable. I'm happy that where they stand with their relationship is still up in the air going into book two, as it takes away some of the usual predictability. The secondary characters are a fantastic mix of personalities that have clearly been considered as well as the main characters, and I'm interested to see how Katy's relationships with them develops.

I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it for your reading list. I can't wait to get started on book two.

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Book Review: Wildfire (Hidden Legacy #3) by Ilona Andrews

Wildfire by Ilona Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So it’s pretty much a given that this review will just become me fangirling about how fantabulous Ilona Andrews is, but here goes nothing.

This was a fabulous book, just like all the others in this series have been. I love the characters and the world that Ilona Andrews has built here and I hope that we will get to see more of it.

I always find it hard to review Andrews’ books because I find it had to find the words that adequately describe how amazing her books are. All I can say is that you have to read these books; your life will be incomplete if you don’t.

Awesome characters, great story and all around amazingness. Read it, and die happy.

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Book Review: Stolen Ink (Ink Born #1) by Holly Evans

Stolen Ink by Holly Evans
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I downloaded this for free from Instafreebie.

Overall I enjoyed this story. I thought that it had a really unique and interesting concept driving the story. The characters were interesting with their own personalities that worked well together. At times I fell that there could have more of an explanation about the different types of magic and the abilities of the magic users. As much as you can understand that Tattoo magicians see a person's tattoo and bring it out of them, you never really get told what that really means; how is getting a tattoo in this world different from us going a tattoo inn the real world? I also feel that some other points could have been expanded on, for instance some back story on how the characters know each other.

This said, I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series and seeing how the characters and their relationships develop, as well as finding out some more about them all.

This was an interesting quick read that has a lot of potential to be something really unique.

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